Bootz!

I draw closed snoots pretty much the same way as opened ones, as illustrated in this one tutorial i did a bit ago! Same goes for drawing opened mouths from the front. 

for closed muzzles, I tend to do placement lines for where the base of the muzzle connects to the face (and also as a marker for where the bottom of the eyes are gonna go!) and a line down the center of the muzzle to help me place the nose and make the upper lip indent shape! This is something I honestly don’t do too much bc I mostly forget but it helps SO MUCH

end result from using said guidelines hfhfh

as for opened snoots, here’s a lil thing using the same formula as my first tutorial;

Firstly, I start out roughing out where I want everything to go! The purple line in the right image helps me place the top corners of the mouth, where i’ll be dragging the lines for the sides of the mouth in a sec. This is a good time to map out how you want your expression to go, since the corner of the mouth I find makes it easier to connect everything else as you’re going along. 

After you get that sorted, drag the lines (blue lines) down from the corners (it’s perfectly fine if the lines don’t match up with the corners, it doesn’t have to be exact!), which are the rest of the mouth. Now is a good time to go in and tighten up/stretch the mouth shape to however it’ll benefit your character/style/expression. My sona has pretty round shapes, so I keep things rounded for her most of the time. (unless i’m exaggerating her expression, then things tend to get a little bit sharp and asymmetrical)

Hello everyone! Matrices, here! This is a resource list of many useful things that relate to fursuit and costume building, crafting, and including supplies! I sincerely hope these resources help you in your craft endeavors!

For a long time I utilized the Fursuit Livejournal to keep track of suppliers, fursuit tutorials, and other goodies (I was a moderator there for many years!) but the resource list there has just become outdated and the LJ site itself is now owned by Russian investors. I have decided to use some of the information that was there, as well as expand on the content into a new resource page. I wanted to keep it in a place where I can maintain it on my own. 

If you find this resource list in a reblog, click here for the most updated version of the list!

Don’t forget to utilize “Search” features on all of these websites to find what you need!

Tutorial resources for general crafting

http://www.instructables.com/

https://www.craftster.org/

https://www.pinterest.com/

https://www.smooth-on.com/tutorials/

https://www.therpf.com/

https://www.youtube.com/user/AnnikaVictoria24 - Specializes in sewing apparel, upcycling, recreating high fashion looks with a low budget in mind

https://www.youtube.com/user/ThreadBanger - Lots of crafty and DIY videos

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUPPR4uM2ERdeu22Lvr38NA - Stitchless TV sew your own style tutorials.

https://www.professorpincushion.com/

Tutorial resources for Fursuit Building

Matrices.net http://www.matrices.net - My personal website with over 60 tutorials and articles on a variety of fursuit and craft-related topics!

Matrices’ “Fursuit Tutorials” Pinterest collection https://www.pinterest.com/raisedbydogs/fursuit-tutorials/ - A collection of stand-alone guides I thought were inspiring or helpful

Beetlecat Originals Video Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4B578A5BB5A24486 

Beetlecat Originals Duct Tape Dummy guide http://www.beetlecatoriginals.com/dtd/ - Good practices for making a body double using tape.

Critter Costuming http://amzn.to/2vTYa8e - A book published in 2004 on fursuit construction methods and techniques. Authored by Adam Riggs aka Nicodemus 

Curlworks Tutorials http://curlworks.net/tutorials/  - A resource with a great 4-digit cartoony puffy paw pattern. 

DeviantArt FursuitAssist Group http://fursuitassist.deviantart.com/gallery/

DeviantArt Fursuiting Tutorial Collection http://fursuiting.deviantart.com/gallery/24640444/Tutorials

Dream Vision Tutorials List http://www.dreamvisioncreations.org/tutorials.htm 

Dream Vision Video Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1a0TMqOi7jZkQf5CPX5qg - Specializing in all kinds of resin-based things.

Evil Ted Smith’s Videos https://www.youtube.com/user/evilted40/ - Specializing in all kinds of inspiring prop and cosplay tutorials. (not specifically fursuit-targeted, but seriously inspiring and helpful)

Freakhound Studios Tutorials http://freakhoundstudios.com/free-stuff/ - Realism-inspired paw patterns and other guides.

Fursuit Reddit’s Construction Resources https://www.reddit.com/r/fursuit/comments/643ts6/fursuit_construction_resources/ - A mirror of the LiveJournal supplier list with added updates.

Fursuit-Tutorials Tumblr http://fursuit-tutorials.tumblr.com/ - Reblogs of tutorials from Tumblr plus a FAQ & other content!

Good to Know! Video series by Sparky https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL280QN0OrNLkKy9NKC-DSWOb6S-LN420J - Fursuit and craft series.

Gryphern’s Source for Low Budget Creature FX https://sites.google.com/site/gryphern/ Kashiro Yu’s How to Make Your Fursuit https://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=manga&illust_id=33140652 - A Kemono-style fursuit tutorial from 2013

Kazplay Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC88ZzVg9bcuaTQ-3yC9PFpA - Some great creature cosplay construction videos.

KloofSuits Video Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/user/Kloofsuits - Specializing in all kinds of cartoony things.

Komickrazi’s Videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDQaM1oTcd-8Ms0_fX1hUuQ - Specializing in time lapse construction videos.

LobitaWorks Tutorials http://lobitaworks.com/tagged/tutorial - Visual guides on building heads and other great fursuit tips!

Open Source Critter Resource footpaw pattern http://deezlberries.furvect.com/OSCR/FootPaw.html - Printable pattern for 4-digit footpaws

Pinterest “Fursuit Tutorial” tag https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=fursuit%20tutorial - link to the search for all items tagged with “fursuit tutorial”

Punished Props’ Videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC27YZdcPTZM24PgjztxanEQ - Specializing in cosplay prop & costume guides. (not specifically fursuit-targeted, but seriously inspiring and helpful)

Rah-bop’s Bird Costume Tutorials http://rah-bop.tumblr.com/post/153955473291/bird-costume-tutorial-masterpost-here-are-a - Construction techniques developed for use on a Kenku bird monster made in 2016.

Tanidareal’s “Making Of” guides http://fursuit.tanidareal.com/ - Features several different fursuits made between 2004-2008

Tsebersos’ Fursuit Tutorials http://t.sebresos.com/fursuittutorials.html 

Tsebersos’ Video Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB95AAF818B1FC3E8 Yamerpro’s Making A Resin Mask http://yamerpro.tumblr.com/post/45073069142/making-a-resin-mask-part-1 - A three-part guide.

Individual Supply Resources

Dream Vision Creations - https://dreamvision-creations.myshopify.com/ - Manufacturers of parts and pieces for do-it-yourself costume builders.

Eye mesh suitable for fursuits - https://www.etsy.com/listing/480732285

Stuffed Panda Studios - https://www.etsy.com/shop/stuffedpandastudios - Makes DIY supplies for fursuits.

Faux Fur resources for the USA 

Some of these websites may ship internationally! Don’t forget to order swatches so you know what kind of fur you are getting with enough time in advance of your deadlines. To know how much fur to order, measure your patterns.

Big Z Fabric http://bigzfabric.com/

Cali Fabrics http://www.califabrics.com/categories/Faux-Fur/

Carol’s Zoo http://carolszoo.com/

Clifton Assoc. Big 4 Fabrics http://www.big4fabrics.com/fakefur.html

Crs Crafts http://www.crscraft.com/products/ProductList.asp?L1=2&L2=13&cat=bear+supplies%E2%8A%82%3DFabrics&sub=&class=

Denver Fabrics https://www.denverfabrics.com/c8_apparel-fabric-faux-fur-fabric

Distinctive Fabric http://www.distinctivefabric.com/

Etsy search “faux fur meter” https://www.etsy.com/search?q=faux%20fur%20meter

Etsy search “faux fur yard” https://www.etsy.com/search?q=faux%20fur%20yard

Fabric Depot https://www.fabricdepot.com/fashion/faux-fur

Fabric Empire http://www.fabricempire.com/

Fabric.com https://www.fabric.com/home-decor-fabric-faux-fur-fabric.aspx

Faux Paw Furs http://www.fauxpawfurs.com/

FursuitSupplies.com http://www.fursuitsupplies.com/

Haberman Fabrics http://www.habermanfabrics.com/apparel-fabrics/faux-fun-fur

Hairymann’s Closet https://hairymannscloset.com/

Harts Fabric http://www.hartsfabric.com/fashion-apparel-fabrics/faux-fur.html

I’m Stuffed Fur http://www.imstuffedfur.com/

Mendel’s http://www.mendels.com/

Montery Mills http://www.montereymills.com/Products/Craft/InStockLine.aspx

National Fiber Technology https://www.nftech.com/

Shannon Fabrics http://www.shannonfabrics.com/

Stylish Fabric https://www.stylishfabric.com/faux-fur-fabric.html

Syfabrics http://www.syfabrics.com/Browse.aspx/Faux-Furs/183

USA Knit http://www.usaknit.us.com/

Vogue Fabrics https://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Fabrics-by-Weave/Faux-Fur-and-Sherpa/

International Fur resources 

These resources may not ship outside of their localized region.

Aliexpress https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?SearchText=+fur&CatId=200003017 - This is like an international ebay for wholesale items, so check seller ratings and policies before committing to purchases.

Bartfield Australia https://bartfeld.com.au/

Craft Fabrics UK http://www.craft-fabrics.co.uk/

Exterial Fur Shop Japan http://exterial.shop-pro.jp/

Exterial Japan http://e-nakano.net/

FabricUK http://www.fabricuk.com/

FurAddiction Australia https://furaddictionstore.com/

Home of Poi NZ https://www.homeofpoi.com/us/shop/productDetails/Length-of-Fluffy-Fabric-Faux-Fur

Matsuyamapile Japan http://matsuyamapile.co.jp/

Mohair Bear Making Supplies UK https://www.mohairbearmakingsupplies.co.uk/

Nippori Tomato Japan https://www.nippori-tomato.com/

Okada Textile Japan http://okadatx.shop-pro.jp/

Okadaya Japan http://www.okadaya.co.jp/

QuickFabrics UK http://www.quickfabrics.co.uk/Fur-Fabrics_c_13.html

The Throw Company UK http://www.fauxthrow.com/

Yuzawaya Japan https://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/yuzawaya/

Mom: Are you having sex? Me:

💫 🌟 Space Boy 🌟 💫

put shorts on

put legs in one leg hole

pull up and on to shoulder

NEVER forget to accessorize 

I really think

I’m winning this.